News & Announcements

Details have emerged from the House of Representatives on the final package to repeal the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula, preventing a 21% cut in Medicare provider payments. At this time the n.. Read More...

BIANYS presents the 22nd Annual Art Exhibit at the Empire State Plaza Concourse, held from April 13-17.
For the twenty-second consecutive year, the Brain Injury Association of NYS will exhibi.. Read More...

The Newburgh support group meeting scheduled for February 4 (first Wednesday of the month TBI/BIANYS support group meeting at the Newburgh REC center) has been cancelled due to a forecast of ice and s.. Read More...

BIANYS will be offering a Certified Brain Injury Specialist Training and Test in Albany at the Albany Marriott Hotel on June 3, 2015. This class is offered by the Brain Injury Association of New York .. Read More...

BIANYS seeks workshop proposals focusing on developing the knowledge, expertise and skill-set needed by practitioners in today’s complex environment and well as information that will improve the.. Read More...

BIANYS is planning Meet & Greet events across New York State in 2015 to visit local communities, introduce ourselves, and learn what brain injury issues are important in your area! We invite t.. Read More...

BIANYS is planning Meet & Greet events across New York State in 2015. The first of these events will be held at Burke Rehabilitation Center in White Plains on January 14.
We invite the co.. Read More...

The BIANYS Support Group meeting scheduled for 12/9 at Millview TBI has been postponed due to inclement weather. The group will meet next Tuesday at 7:30pm for their holiday potluck party.
Th.. Read More...

Tinsel Time Toy Drive for Families Affected by Brain Injury
The holidays are fast approaching and BIANYS is gearing up for the fifth annual Tinsel Time Toy Drive. For many families coping with t.. Read More...

BIANYS is participating in Giving Tuesday, an effort to encourage people to make donations to worthy causes this holiday season. On Tuesday, December 2, we are encouraging our community to help sp.. Read More...

The House of Representatives passed the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Reauthorization Act of 2014 and the bill is on its way to President Obama for his signature.
Enacted in 1996, amended in 2000.. Read More...

The Capital District Women's Support Group facilitated by Robin Cohn is changing their meeting time to better suit members' schedules. The group will now meet on the first Tuesday of each month fr.. Read More...

Elena Mareno's presentation from the 2014 BIANYS Annual Conference is now available for viewing online through this link. (https://onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?resid=D7399C61B705C48F!162&ithint.. Read More...

The New York State Health Department, with assistance from BIANYS staff and member Brent Feuz, has created a “wallet card” of brain injury symptoms. This card was developed for EMS personn.. Read More...

On Thursday, October 30, join the Neuropsychoanalysis Foundation for a conference co-sponsored with the Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center on treatment following brain injury, including strokes, tum.. Read More...

The NYC Chapter celebrated its 3rd Birthday on September 20. Group members came together to celebrate and support one another. Past Chapter Chair Laurie Rippon wrote a song about the Chapter, whic.. Read More...

The New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council is investigating barriers to independent living that children and adults with developmental disabilities face. We are seeking feedback fr.. Read More...

The NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council has released a guide entitled How to Take and Manage Your Medications, which assists individuals with cognitive disabilities with learning hot to or.. Read More...

The Newark BIANYS Support Group is hosting a forum on Identity Theft on August 20. Pre-registration is required - contact Mary Beth Camp at (585) 683-6803.
Identity Theft: how to minimize you.. Read More...

Jessica Goldman arrived in New York City yesterday, completing a cross-country run from San Francisco. Ms. Goldman undertook the effort to raise awareness of brain injury and funds for the Brain I.. Read More...

Summertime is a great time to have fun and relax, but summer activities sometimes lead to injuries. Download the Summer Safety Fact Sheet (/_literature_134895/Summer_Safety_Tips_Fact_Sheet) for ti.. Read More...

If you received a scholarship to the Annual Conference with approval for the travel stipend, you must return the Scholarship Reimbursement Form (/_literature_134327/AC_Scholarship_Reimbursement) a.. Read More...

On Monday, June 16, 2014, from 1pm-2:15pm, BIANYS will present the free webinar, VA Polytrauma System of Care and Community Re-integration for Veterans with TBI, presented by Maureen Corbett, MS, CPGC.. Read More...

Study Announcement
Community Experiences & Wellness Online Survey
Researchers at Illinois Institute of Technology are conducting a research study investigating community life and wellnes.. Read More...

Upcoming Medicaid Waiver Changes
New York State is implementing several changes to Medicaid programs that will affect the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (N.. Read More...

Dear friends:
Several weeks ago, I informed that Board of Directors that, after much thought, I have decided to retire from the Brain Injury Association of New York State this summer. This ha.. Read More...

The UAS-NY Project Team is hosting a webinar on May 2, 2014 to review the implementation of the Uniform Assessment System for New York (UAS-NY). The webinar is provided for Home and Community-Bas.. Read More...

Join BIANYS for a free webinar Title: Bullying and Harassment of Students with Disabilities ( Title: Bullying and Harassment of Students with Disabilities Date: Monday March 31,2014 Time: 1:00pm .. Read More...

Ruby Tuesday is supporting the March On for Brain Injury event through their Community Giveback program. Simply download this flyer (/_literature_132302/Ruby_Tuesday_Giveback), visit one of 7 loca.. Read More...

Governor Cuomo has issued a proclamation declaring March to be "Brain Injury Awareness Month in New York".
To read the proclamation, click to download it. (/_literature_81666/GovProclamation).. Read More...

BIANYS has a great activity to share for Brain Injury Awareness Month.
Download this pdf of a lightbulb (/_literature_131738/Shine_a_Light_Activity) and decorate it, then display it with fact.. Read More...

I am excited to share with you the news that in celebration of "Brain Injury Month," the Brain Injury Association of New York State will be holding a First Annual Statewide “March On For Bra.. Read More...

New York Disability Vote Network just launched a website dedicated to encouraging individuals with disability to vote in New York. Their website, www.nydvn.org (http://nydvn.org) is full of inform.. Read More...

The Crash Reel, a documentary about Kevin Pearce, professional snowboarder and survivor of TBI, is showing in NYC Friday at the IFC Center. BIANYS is hosting the screening of the 8:05pm screening,.. Read More...

On 12.11.13, the greater Rochester community will come together to support nonprofits and we need YOU to join us!
This is 24 hours of unprecedented community giving. It is specific to the Gre.. Read More...

Halloween should be fun and safe. Here are some tips for making sure this Halloween stays that way.
Fact: Falls are the leading cause of injuries on Halloween.
Fact: Children are at highe.. Read More...

Did you serve in the military after October 2001?
If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study requested by Congress. Your input may help improve your health care services. H.. Read More...

The Brain Injury Association of New York State mourns the loss of colleague and friend Joshua Cantor, Ph.D., ABPP, who died Monday morning. A popular and frequent presenter at Association programs.. Read More...

OPWDD has been focusing on changing the way that people with Intellectual and other Developmental Disabilities are supported in employment and other day activities. Later this year, OPWDD is suppo.. Read More...

BIANYS presents a free webinar - From the Desk of the School Nurse: How to Implement a Concussion Management Protocol
Presenter Patricia McLaughlin, RN, will focus on the importance of taking a m.. Read More...

Thank you for supporting BIANYS!
Unfortunately, we no longer have tickets available for the game on September 29. Check StubHub (http://www.stubhub.com) for any available tickets (Pepsi .. Read More...

As part of the Brain Injury Global Picnic, the Long Island BIANYS Chapter is hosting a picnic on September 21. Details, and a downloadable flier, are available on the BIANYS Event Calendar (http://bia.. Read More...

Hello and thank you to all the wonderful members I met and spoke with at the conference. For those of you who could not be present, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and tell y.. Read More...

A group organized by NYC Chapter Vice President Elizabeth Abraham marched in the NYC Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, June 9. Thank you to everyone who participated and worked to spread aw.. Read More...

Thank you to everyone who bowled, donated, volunteered, and supported the 2013 Bowling for Brain Injury event. We had a great turnout in both Albany and Rochester, and were bowled over by the comm.. Read More...

Join us at the BIANYS Annual Conference in Albany on June 6 and 7! Registration is open now open. Details of the Conference, FAQs, and Registration information are available at www.bianys.org/Annu.. Read More...

Researchers investigating the use of progesterone in treatment of TBI asked us to spread the word about a research study taking place in many hospitals across the US, including NYC.
ProTECT I.. Read More...

Join us for Brain Injury/Concussion Awareness Day at Citi Field Sunday, July 21, 2013
1pm
Citi Field
Queens, NY Don't forget to bring (non-aerosol) sunscreen and water to the field - seats are i.. Read More...

The military family resource MiltaryKidsConnect.org is looking for participants for a documentary on children in military families. The documentary focuses on children with parents in the military.. Read More...

There are a few research studies looking for participants. All involve taking a survey, but have different participation needs.
Brain Injury Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group Surveys .. Read More...

The NYS Department of Health has released the NYS TBI Five-Year Action Plan (available for download as a pdf (http://www.health.ny.gov/facilities/long_term_care/docs/2012_nys_tbi_5year_plan.pdf))... Read More...

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